Lincoln Weekly News

Lincoln Early Learning Center houses the preschool programs for three school districts: Fremont District 79, Hawthorn District 73, and Mundelein District 75.

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Dear Lincoln Early Learning Center Families,

As we wrap up October and welcome November, our preschoolers continue to shine! This month has been full of creativity, discovery, and connection in our classrooms. Our students are showing growing independence and confidence as they explore, play, and learn together each day.

Here’s what’s coming up:

Fall Spirit Week Fun!
We had such a fun week celebrating Fall Spirit Week! Our Halloween parade and classroom parties were a big success. Thank you to all of our parent volunteers who helped make the celebrations so special. The children loved showing off their costumes and enjoying festive activities with their friends.

Occupational Therapist Appreciation Day
At the start of the week, we celebrated our amazing Occupational Therapists! We are so grateful for the care, creativity, and support they bring to our students each day. Their work helps our preschoolers develop important skills for learning and independence.

Parent-Teacher Conferences
Families in Hawthorn, Fremont, and our Tri-District program will have their conferences in November before Thanksgiving break. We look forward to connecting with you to share your child’s progress and celebrate their growth.

🧤 Cooler Weather Reminders
As the temperatures drop, please send your child dressed for the weather. We go outside daily as long as the “real feel” temperature is above 30 degrees. Hats, mittens, and warm coats help make outdoor play comfortable and fun!

We are so proud of all that our preschoolers are learning and the joy they bring to our classrooms each day. Thank you for your continued partnership in helping them grow and thrive!

Warm regards,

Katie O’Brien
Principal, Lincoln Early Learning Center

kobrien@fsd79.org

Kim Stergios
Building Assistant Supervisor, Lincoln Early Learning Center

stergiosk@hawthorn73.org

Pictured from left to right: Miriam Aichler(Hawthorn), Kacyn Diaz(Fremont), and Kristy Thomas(ECAT) Not pictured: Mary Olson(Mundelein)

Absences

If your child will be absent from school because of illness, doctors’ appointments or vacation, please contact us at Lincoln at 847-949-2720. Please notify the school office by 9:30 a.m. the day of the absence to leave a recorded message regarding your child's absence. Keeping track of all the students on a daily basis is a huge task and we greatly appreciate your prompt attention.

Medical Forms

Annual Physical Examinations are required within the first 30 days of entering preschool. All forms can be emailed, faxed, or brought in with your student. If we do not receive your child’s physical, your child will be excluded from school and cannot return to school until submitted. Per IL State Law we must have a child’s physical by October 15 or within 30 days of starting preschool.

Illness and Injuries

Please remember that any child with a fever should stay home until they have been fever free without the use of fever-reducing medication, for at least 24 hours.

Students should also remain home if they are experiencing vomiting or diarrhea. Students may NOT return to school for at least 24 hours after the last episode.

The health office must have current telephone numbers for parents and designated emergency contact persons. Please select your emergency contacts carefully. This person should be familiar with your child, your family routine, and be available to transport your child home if necessary.

Please pre-plan for a telephone call from the health office. If your child becomes ill at school, you are responsible for picking up your child within 30 minutes of the call.

Medications

All medications, feeding, and treatment supplies are to be supplied by the parent per school policy.

Doctor’s orders for medications, feedings, and treatments are required at the beginning of each school year. The school nurse will not accept or administer any medications (including over the counter medications) or perform nursing services or treatments without a doctor’s order.

Any questions related to the above health office guidelines should be directed to the health office staff.

Lincoln Health Office

Holly Palo

847.949.2720 ext.1503

Change in Dismissal

Please contact América Lanuza (lanuzaa@hawthorn73.org) or Danielle Garcia (dgarcia@d75.org) at the Lincoln Front Office(847-949-2720) if there are any end of day changes throughout the school year. Teachers may not always be able to pick up their phone or check email throughout the day, so it would be best to call the front office with any changes. América and Danielle will relay any changes to the classroom teacher after you contact them. Please contact the main office by 10:00 a.m for the morning session and 2:00 pm for the afternoon session for any changes in regards to a child's dismissal procedures.

As a reminder, if your student is in our Tri-District classroom, they will follow the arrival and dismissal times below:

• AM: 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• PM: 12:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m

Please review the Hawthorn School District 73 section for information about important dates. Please review your home district section for any other information.

Parent University Virtual Presentation - November 13

Partnering for Success: Supporting Your Child's IEP Journey

November 13 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Zoom link

Join us for our next Parent University session, a virtual presentation, on November 13. Members of our Student Services department will provide a session on how the District supports families of students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Report an Absence

If your child will be absent from school because of illness, doctor's appointments, or for any other reason, please report it to the school office by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the absence by completing the form linked below. While the online form is preferred, you may also call in the absence to the front office at 847-949-2720.

November 14 - No School - Institute Day

November 20 - Additional Parent/Teacher Conference Night - 4:00 - 8:00 pm

November 24 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

November 25 - 28 - No School - Thanksgiving Break

November 14 - No School - Institute Day

November 24 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - 3:30 - 8:00 pm

November 25 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences - 8:00 - 11:00 am

November 26-28 - No School - Thanksgiving Break

Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC)

Dia de los Muertos is almost here! Come celebrate with BPAC on November 3rd at Mechanics Grove, from 6-7:30pm. There will be light snacks, music, crafts and lots of fun! Reserve your spot HERE. See you there!

PTO Updates

Box Tops (flyers below)

Box Tops is still going strong. We are currently 43% ($437.50) towards our goal of raising $1,000. In November you can earn bonus Box Tops when you buy Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, Cheerios, Annie’s, Progresso, and Old El Paso products. Be sure to join the Monthly Challenge for additional Bonus Box Tops.

PTO Meeting

Our October PTO Meeting is on November 12th at 7pm in the MPR at Carl Sandburg. We will have updates from the School Admin, PTO Board, and PTO Committees.

Dine Out

With Thanksgiving days away, who wants to cook? Join the PTO at Taqueria Los Perez on Tuesday, November 25th for a Taco Tuesday Dine Out! Flyers will be coming home soon.

Thank you

The PTO Board would like to extend our thanks to everyone who helped plan, organize, donate, or volunteer time to make our events possible.

November 14 - No School - Institute Day

November 26-28 - No School - Thanksgiving Break